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Project Director

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Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
Project Director

Location: Port Talbot (Major Industrial Project)

Sector: Civils, Groundworks & Reinforced Concrete Structures

A leading UK contractor delivering complex civils, groundworks, and reinforced concrete structures is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead delivery on a major industrial scheme in Port Talbot.

This role requires a highly capable construction leader with a subcontractor background, who understands the technical, logistical, and commercial challenges of delivering large-scale RC frame and groundworks packages. You will take full ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, programme, quality, and commercial performance are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

* Take full accountability for end-to-end project delivery on a major industrial scheme

* Lead and manage multi-disciplinary site teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial staff

* Oversee the successful delivery of Bulk earthworks and complex groundworks packages Foundations, piling interfaces, and substructures

* Large-scale reinforced concrete frames and structural elements

* Develop and drive construction strategy, sequencing, and methodology for high-volume concrete works

* Ensure robust health, safety, and environmental leadership across all operations

* Manage programme delivery, including critical path activities, logistics, and resource planning

* Lead client engagement and act as the primary interface for all project stakeholders

* Oversee commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team (cost control, risk management, change management)

* Drive quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with all specifications and standards

* Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive solutions to maintain delivery

Key Requirements

* Proven experience operating at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level on major construction schemes

* Strong background working for a subcontractor specialising in reinforced concrete frames and/or groundworks

* Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale RC frame and substructure packages

* Extensive knowledge of High-volume concrete pours and sequencing

* Formwork systems and reinforcement detailing, Groundworks, excavation, and infrastructure interfaces

* Experience on major industrial, infrastructure, or heavy civils projects (essential)

* Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing project financial performance

* In-depth understanding of construction methodologies, programme management, and logistics on complex sites

* CSCS (Black Card), SMSTS (essential)

Desirable Experience

* Experience working within integrated or self-delivery contracting environments

* Knowledge of NEC contract forms

* Experience delivering works within live industrial or operational environments

* Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or energy sector projects

Key Competencies

* Strong leadership and team management capability

* Decisive, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure environments

* Strong technical grounding in RC and groundworks methodologies

* Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Reference: 225058293

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Project Director

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Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
Project Director

Location: Port Talbot (Major Industrial Project)

Sector: Civils, Groundworks & Reinforced Concrete Structures

A leading UK contractor delivering complex civils, groundworks, and reinforced concrete structures is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead delivery on a major industrial scheme in Port Talbot.

This role requires a highly capable construction leader with a subcontractor background, who understands the technical, logistical, and commercial challenges of delivering large-scale RC frame and groundworks packages. You will take full ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, programme, quality, and commercial performance are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

* Take full accountability for end-to-end project delivery on a major industrial scheme

* Lead and manage multi-disciplinary site teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial staff

* Oversee the successful delivery of Bulk earthworks and complex groundworks packages Foundations, piling interfaces, and substructures

* Large-scale reinforced concrete frames and structural elements

* Develop and drive construction strategy, sequencing, and methodology for high-volume concrete works

* Ensure robust health, safety, and environmental leadership across all operations

* Manage programme delivery, including critical path activities, logistics, and resource planning

* Lead client engagement and act as the primary interface for all project stakeholders

* Oversee commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team (cost control, risk management, change management)

* Drive quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with all specifications and standards

* Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive solutions to maintain delivery

Key Requirements

* Proven experience operating at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level on major construction schemes

* Strong background working for a subcontractor specialising in reinforced concrete frames and/or groundworks

* Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale RC frame and substructure packages

* Extensive knowledge of High-volume concrete pours and sequencing

* Formwork systems and reinforcement detailing, Groundworks, excavation, and infrastructure interfaces

* Experience on major industrial, infrastructure, or heavy civils projects (essential)

* Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing project financial performance

* In-depth understanding of construction methodologies, programme management, and logistics on complex sites

* CSCS (Black Card), SMSTS (essential)

Desirable Experience

* Experience working within integrated or self-delivery contracting environments

* Knowledge of NEC contract forms

* Experience delivering works within live industrial or operational environments

* Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or energy sector projects

Key Competencies

* Strong leadership and team management capability

* Decisive, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure environments

* Strong technical grounding in RC and groundworks methodologies

* Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
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Reference: 225058293

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